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NDTV 24×7 to cover ‘Uncommon Ground’ on 27 July
MUMBAI: NDTV 24X7 is launching a series Uncommon Ground. Starting on 27 July, the show will discuss challenges that India faces today.
Slated to air at 9:30 pm on every Sunday, the eight-part-series will cover fundamental issues that confront India like food, healthcare, employment, energy, land rights, financial inclusion, access to transport and sustainable development.
The show will guest like Mukesh Ambani and Dr RK Pachauri debating energy solutions for India, Anand Mahindra and Medha Patkar analyzing the complexities of land rights, Sunil Mittal and Aruna Roy debating the right employment model and Rahul Bajaj and Dinesh Mohan analyzing the pros and cons of public versus private transport among others.
NDTV 24X7 senior editor Manvi Sinha Dhillon says, “Sustainable development means different things to different people and this show attempts to draw some very influential Indians to the table to thrash out crucial development issues. We hope that this show will open up lines of communication that will spur the growth of modern India in a manner that is both rewarding and inclusive.”
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
